Juanita Houidobre
Mar 14, 2025
Juanita Houidobre, Age 94, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 14, 2025, surrounded by loving family.
Juanita was born July 18th, 1930 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Peter Joseph Giovengo and Marie Loretta [Chavez] Giovengo.
Juanita graduated from High School in 1947.
Juanita [Giovengo] married Randal Houidobre on September 4, 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana. They were married for...
Lois Ada Kulosa
Mar 13, 2025
Lois Ada Kulosa, born in Upland, California was a loving wife and mother to her family. She is survived by her sister, Margret, daughter, Carolyn Goff, son, Kenneth Kulosa, granddaughter, Amber Goff, great-granddaughter, Aubryelle MacKay-Goff, and great-grandson, Adyn MacKay-Goff. Lois was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Kulosa, parents, Mr. And Mrs. George Davidson Grant; brothers, Dave and Richard;...
Donald Smiset
Mar 12, 2025
**Celebrating the Life of Donald Vern ("Don") Smiset**
**January 10, 1943 - March 2025**
March 2025 marked the completion of an extraordinary journey for Donald Vern ("Don") Smiset, a journey that began 82 years ago.
When the end comes and nothing can be added or taken away, we gain perspective and see the consistent pattern of a life-a total revelation of all-of-a-piece. In...
Clorinda Baca
Mar 12, 2025
Our beloved mother, Clorinda Celia Baca Montoya, 95 passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Born on Tuesday, August 19, 1930, in Arroyo Seco NM to the late Luciano and Lugarda Garcia. She married at the age of 15 to Sigfredo Montoya and lived in Los Montoyas had 7 children and lost her husband at age 26 leaving her to...
Geraldine Albright
Mar 12, 2025
Geraldine Cathy Albright, age 76 of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away March 12th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Geri was born January 23rd, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to John Kepchar and Ernestine Kepchar. Geri graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1967, then went on to earn an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Park College and a Masters Degree...
Ramon Lovato
Mar 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dad, Ramon "Ray" Lovato, who peacefully passed away on March 11, 2025 at the age of 84. A devoted husband he has now been reunited with his most beloved wife Lucy. A loving father, cherished grandfather and loyal friend, Ray leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and...
Samuel Pantoja
Mar 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sammy D. Pantoja, a man whose presence was not just a part of our lives but a part of who we all became in a line of many generations. He left us on March 11th, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and...
Michael Creedon
Mar 11, 2025
Michael J. Creedon, of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, March 11th after a full 80 years of life. Mike spent 26 years in the Air Force as a Security Policeman, was a Vietnam Veteran, and retired as a Colonel in 1992. He also had a successful second career as a branch manager for Pinkerton/Securitas.
Mike was an avid tennis player, skier,...
Ronald Smith
Mar 10, 2025
Ronald Roy Smith, 89 years of age, formerly of Cedar Crest, New Mexico, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care in Albuquerque. Ron was born April 7, 1935, in St. Edward, Nebraska, the older of two sons born to Roy Lingle and Lillie Mae (Skanderup)Smith. He received his education from St. Edward Public...
Mark Randolph Welch
Mar 10, 2025
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Randolph Welch of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on March 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Mark's adventurous life of living on six continents began when he was born on March 23, 1939 in Chuquicamata, Chile, South America to John Robert and Aileen Doris (Russell) Welch, where his father was a mining engineer, and his sister,...
Sara Saiz
Mar 10, 2025
With saddened hearts, a beautiful angel on earth, Sara Saiz was called home by our heavenly Father on March 10, 2025. Sara was 37, born on February 15, 1988, in Albuquerque, NM to her mother, Jeanette Saiz, and father, Fidel Saiz Jr.
Sara was known to be the social butterfly and also a drama queen (DQ) for short. She graduated from...
Gerald Malloy
Mar 10, 2025
Gerald Malloy, 87, passed away on March 10, 2025. He will be laid to rest at B'nai Israel Cemetery.
Mary Louise Yule Tatman
Mar 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we had to say goodbye to our beloved mom, Mary Louise Yule Tatman, on March 8th, 2025, in her home in Rio Rancho. Mary was born April 6th, 1940, in Santa Barbara, California.
As the heir of the founders of B.F. Goodrich Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio. She loved to care for others. That...
Genaro Reneau
Mar 8, 2025
With profound sadness, we share the heartbreaking news of the sudden and untimely passing of Genaro Reneau on March 8, 2025, at just 33 years old. Genaro was born in Albuquerque on September 29, 1991, but lived in both Texas and California growing up. A resident of Bernalillo, NM, Genaro was a light in the lives of all who knew...
Donald S. Hendricks
Mar 8, 2025
Donald Sanford Hendricks was born October 12, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio and passed away on March 8, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He loved calling himself a Buckeye and a "Hoopie". His parents, Sanford and Elfrieda, raised him in Weirton, West Virginia. Don was always quick to express his great love and respect for them and his appreciation of being...
Nancy N. Smith
Mar 8, 2025
Nancy Nottingham Smith was born in Hartford City, IN on March 25, 1939. On July 16, 1967, she married Melvyn Arthur Smith in Taber Alberta, Canada. She was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She spent 30 years working for the Albuquerque Public Library. In her leisure time she loved to travel, river raft,...
Lawrence Bandoni
Mar 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Bandoni, who left us on Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born on Saturday, June 11th, 1932 in Albuquerque, NM.
Larry was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, survived by Linda Bandoni, spouse of 55 years; children, Keith Bandoni, Lenae MacPhail, husband, Kevin, and...
Karen Ann Sargent
Mar 8, 2025
Karen Ann Sargent, 88 years old, was born on November 14, 1936 in Waterville, Kansas, six years after her sister Pat. She spent her formative years in Waterville, Kansas where her father owned and ran a small business and her mother worked for a dentist.
Karen was a very social person and told stories of how she would often be scolded...
Mary Naranjo
Mar 8, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Valdez Naranjo
With deep love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Valdez Naranjo, who peacefully left this world early Saturday morning. She was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM, where she built a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others. Mary dedicated much of her time to supporting her community, serving in various...
Jean Kirkpatrick
Mar 8, 2025
Jean Kirkpatrick, beloved mother, grandmother, caregiver, and friend, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 8th. Jean was born in Lubbock, Texas November 16th, 1941 to J.C. and Elsie Haley, being the youngest of their three daughters. Jean moved to Albuquerque with her family as a child where she resided until her death. She graduated from Sandia High School and later went...